Straightforward ceramic cooking with knob control that just works

This 70cm electric cooktop puts four cooking zones under a smooth ceramic surface, with a 2.3kW zone that brings a stockpot to the boil quickly and settles back for a slow simmer without you watching the clock. Simple rotary knobs replace touch panels, so adjusting heat mid-stir is instant and works fine with wet or floury hands.

Nine power levels give finer control than a basic high-medium-low dial, useful for melting chocolate at the low end or searing at the top. A residual heat indicator lights up while any zone is still hot, a practical safety cue in a busy kitchen, and the flat ceramic top wipes clean with a scraper and glass cleaner rather than scrubbing between grates and burner caps. At 51mm deep, it sits into a standard cutout without reworking joinery.

The black glass finish reads as a quiet, uncomplicated cooktop rather than a design statement, which suits kitchens where the splashback or benchtop is doing the visual work. It is a sensible fit for anyone replacing an ageing electric cooktop who wants reliable, repeatable results without learning a new interface.

Buy this if…

• You want a 70cm electric cooktop with straightforward knob control, not touch-sensor menus
• You cook across four zones regularly and want a genuinely powerful 2.3kW zone for boiling and searing
• You prefer wiping down a flat ceramic surface over cleaning around grates
• You are replacing a like-for-like cooktop and want a simple 51mm-deep fit into an existing cutout
• You want a residual heat indicator as a visual safety check in a household kitchen